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CHARACTERISTICS. 
Both sexes are alike in the color of the plumage. Its own voice is noisy, 
hut it imitates other birds in tone. 
The nest is more rudely made than that of Hashibosogarasu, Corvus corone 
arientalis, Eversm. It is omnivorous and is strong. 
UTILITY. 
It can be kept in the cage. The beautiful blue feathers of its primaries are 
sometimes used as an ornament. 
(62) TURDUS FUSCATUS, PALL. 
(CHOMA.) (DUSKY OUZEL.) 
Passeres.—Turdidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It breeds in Siberian regions and comes to Japan from November; then it 
us observed everywhere in mountains and plains. 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
The male and female do not differ much in the color and lustre. The voice 
;is very strong. It is fond of insects, especially of the Gryllotalpa. 
UTILITY. 
It is beneficial to agriculture, as it comes near farms, feeding upon insects. 
The flesh is not only eatable but is delicious. 
(63) COCCOTHRAUSTES VULGARIS, PALL. 
(SHIME.) (COMMON HAWFINCH.) 
Passeres.—Fringillidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It is a native of Japan and lives in the mountains. It comes to the plains 
late in the autumn. 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
The male and female are alike in the color of the plumage. The voice is 
low. It lives in flocks. Its bill is large and strong and it feeds upon fruits and 
•corns. It is a strong bird and is easily domesticated. 
